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X957 MBJ

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,443 mi
Last recorded74,443 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 MBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,443 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 22 Nov 2024 74,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 74,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 71,781 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 70,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 70,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 70,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside 10% (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,038 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,863 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 45,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,015 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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X957 MBJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X957 MBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X957 MBJ registered?

X957 MBJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X957 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X957 MBJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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